Senior Bookkeeper â Manufacturing Company

REQUIREMENTS - Grade 12 / Matric with a relevant Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or Bookkeeping - 5+ years experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role, preferably within a manufacturing, production or FMCG environment - Strong understanding of full-function bookkeeping and accounting principles - Experience with stock/inventory accounting, reconciliations and manufacturing costing. - Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger. - Good knowledge of VAT, PAYE and other statutory requirements. - Experience with month-end and year-end financial processes. - Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and financial reporting. - Experience working with an ERP/accounting system; experience with manufacturing or inventory systems would be advantageous. - Strong understanding of inventory, WIP, raw materials, finished goods and cost-of-sales accounting. - Experience preparing management reports, reconciliations and financial schedules. - Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate variances and discrepancies. - High level of accuracy and attention to detail. - Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet strict month-end deadlines. - Ability to work independently and take ownership of the full bookkeeping function. - Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with suppliers, customers, auditors and internal departments. - Strong integrity and a high level of accountability. DUTIES - Manage the full bookkeeping function and maintain accurate financial records. - Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable. - Perform bank, supplier, customer and general ledger reconciliations. - Prepare and process monthly journals, accruals, prepayments and provisions. - Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting and close-off procedures. - Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are correctly allocated. - Prepare VAT returns, PAYE and other statutory submissions, where applicable. - Manage supplier invoices, payments and creditor reconciliations. - Monitor customer accounts, collections and debtor ageing. - Handle inventory and stock accounting, including stock reconciliations and adjustments. - Assist with cost accounting, including raw materials, labour, overheads and manufacturing costs. - Monitor and reconcile work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods. - Assist with production costing and variance analysis. - Reconcile inventory movements between the accounting and production/ERP systems. - Maintain accurate records of fixed assets and depreciation. - Assist with budgets, forecasts and cash-flow management. - Prepare management reports and financial analysis for senior management. - Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies and variances. - Assist with annual audits and provide supporting documentation to auditors. - Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls and relevant legislation. - Work closely with production, procurement, warehouse, sales and management teams to ensure accurate financial information. - Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting efficiencies. - Supervise or review the work of junior bookkeeping/accounts staff, where applicable. Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience Join us on SOCIAL MEDIA or visit our WEBSITE for more information. See links below.